Progressive Insurance is expanding its optimized mobile quote and buy experience to a new group of vehicles. Owners of motorcycles, boats, RVs and powersports vehicles can now shop for insurance with all the speed and ease of the Progressive.com website on their smartphones.

“We know that people who ride, boat and camp like to stay on the move,” said Pat Callahan, recreational products general manager at Progressive. “With the ability to quote and buy policies on their mobile smartphones, motorcyclists, outdoorsman and recreational vehicle enthusiasts can protect their vehicles and lifestyle whenever and wherever they choose.”

Consumers can access mobile quoting and purchasing via the Progressive website on their mobile phone, just like they can with auto insurance. The new service is available in all states that offer Progressive coverage.

“Our goal is to give people who own boats, RVs and motorcycles another option when they shop for insurance,” said Matt Lehman, Progressive’s mobile business leader. “In a world that becomes more integrated with mobile devices each day, we are rolling out an on-the-go insurance option to as many people as possible.”

Progressive first rolled out mobile quoting for car insurance in November 2010, letting consumers get an instant quote using their smartphone. For more information about Progressive’s mobile efforts, check out the mobile hub at http://www.progressive.com/resources/mobile-hub.aspx.

About Progressive

The Progressive Group of Insurance Cos. is America’s No. 1 writer of motorcycle insurance and a leading provider of boat and recreational vehicle insurance. Its comprehensive and specialized policies offer flexible, year-round coverage so people who ride, boat and camp can get the most out of their recreational vehicles and have the peace of mind that they’re protected. In addition to comprehensive offerings for liability and physical damage, Progressive offers specialty coverages which vary by state, including Accessory Coverage, Total Loss Replacement, Agreed Value Protection and Sign & Drive Roadside Assistance. Progressive makes it easy to understand, buy and use vehicle insurance by offering its products online at progressive.com, by phone at (800) PROGRESSIVE, or in-person with more than 35,000 independent agents.

Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV Company announced Monday (April 23) it has chosen Progressive as its preferred insurance provider and the “Official Insurance of Keystone RV.”

“As the number one manufacturer of towable RVs, we were looking for an insurance company that we would be proud to recommend to our customers,” said Randy Mast, vice president of customer service for Keystone, a subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc. “We found that company to be Progressive. Progressive understands the Keystone owner’s insurance needs, which makes them an ideal partner.”

The partnership, noted Keystone President Matt Zimmerman, is “one more example of Keystone’s relentless pursuit of delivering added value to our customers through strategic partnerships with industry leading companies like Progressive, RVTraderOnline, and Kampgrounds of America.”

Progressive, located in Mayfield Village, Ohio, is one of the largest insurers of sport and recreation vehicles including towable RVs, motorhomes, boats, ATVs and motorcycles.

Keystone owners can access Progressive at a dedicated Keystone phone number (1-877-341-0321) and website (www.insuremykeystone.com). Keystone owners will also be able to access the many products and services offered through the Progressive PerkShare on-line benefits program.

“Keystone has an admirable brand and offers a variety of campers to fit virtually every lifestyle,” said Chuck Mozingo, RV product manager for Progressive. “With Progressive, Keystone owners have the confidence that comes from knowing they’re covered by an RV insurer that specializes in protecting their home away from home. We look forward to serving Keystone’s loyal customers.”

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today (Oct. 11) that Progressive Insurance will be the title sponsor of its 18 boat and sportshows from 2012-2014.

“We’re thrilled to have Progressive Insurance on board as the title sponsor of NMMA boat and sportshows,” said Ben Wold, executive vice president of NMMA in a press release. “Our involvement with this great organization will help bring boating to more consumers and reach millions of potential show attendees, elevating the NMMA shows’ brand. In addition, this partnership will provide new resources to invest in our shows to help grow attendance, improve the consumer experience, and ultimately attract more customers for our exhibitors.”

“We’re excited to collaborate with the NMMA and support the boating industry,” said Rick Stern, Progressive’s boat product manager. “Seventy-five million people participated in recreational boating in 2010, and hundreds of thousands of them attend boat shows. This sponsorship is a great opportunity to let boaters know that with Progressive boat insurance they can go wherever they choose, whenever they choose and have peace of mind they’re protected with our flexible, year-round coverage.”